- past tense form of understate.
- past participle of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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Many French A-listers, drawn to the understated charm of Cap-Ferret over the glitz of the French Riviera, spend their vacations there or own homes on the peninsula.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The petition committee said the values on the tracker are often slightly understated due to the time it takes to collect signature sheets, process them, and update the website.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The understated executive hopes the split will give each part of the company more flexibility to pursue strategic opportunities needed to compete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Erin’s house was huge and full of New England old-money furniture, understated but expensive.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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